Offering water to Surya has its roots in ancient Vedic traditions, provides spiritual, scientific, and health benefits. Offering water to Sun promotes balance between the mind, body and soul.

Uttarayan, celebrated on January 14, marks the Sun’s northward transit, signifying the end of winter and onset of prosperity. An important Hindu festival, it involves kite flying, bonfires, and ...

which is considered to be an auspicious period in Hindu cosmology. The sun's movement from Dakshinayana to Uttarayana is significant as per ancient Vedic beliefs.